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for 40 bucks I think I will just keep my current OS and get a pipe instead but thanks for bringing up the topic as I was unaware that there was even a windows 8.
Lol the 40$ is only till january by the way, then it bumps up to 120... so if you were to want to upgrade at any point to windows 8, u can buy it now and get your key, and just wait to install whenever you feel like it... save some cash for baccy that way
I had to use mac when I was in school for photography. I didn't feel as though I had full control of the program (photoshop). I know a lot of people who have macs and love them. You can get a fully loaded windows based computer for the price of an entry level mac though. Macs are resistant to viruses but I think that is because there are just more viruses out there that target Microsoft Windows and it's programs because their are more users. I'm know there are a lot of benefits that mac lovers swear by but for over all value I feel like it is a rip off. All my opinion I might add.
I think I'll wait until most of the bug fixes are in place. 30+ years in IT has taught me caution when upgrading or replacing operating systems.
I just worry with all those added fancy features with a computer with only 4 gb of ram will it run smoothly?
That is sweet too! Although I have never seen the use of a tablet with those kind of prices. My computer cost about the same.
It will work amazing adam...
That's the awesome part... its not a special configured version... its the same!!! well through the consumers eyes, windows 8 RT and windows 8 are identical... only difference is RT gives compatibility with ARM processors to work on cell phone procs
Sorry when I hear tablet I think of ipads that are basically computers but they take away key features that I find to be necessary on a normal computer. If it is good as you guys are saying I retract me previous statement. I'm just one of those people that have never seen the value in ipads.
Everyone is pumped about a $40 upgrade? Mac has been doing cheaper all along. Current upgrade is $20 i believe. There are definitely pros and cons and it is very hard to get used to a mac. Once you figure out the shortcuts and how the system works, its hands down a better computer IMO. Now, if i wanted a gaming computer i would be back on windows. But for an all around versatile computer, mac is the way for me. I agree with photo that the entry price can be a bit high for a mac, but they last forever. Most macbook users are on there original mac books. They ae easily upgrade-able by the user, and my current macbook has outlasted my previous dell (which i paid much more for than my mac). Hopefully the companies have fixed the battery life also. My mac runs for about 7 hours on one charge, my dell....about 1hr 45 min.
All that being said, i still do run microsoft office on my mac (it was free)
All that being said, i still do run microsoft office on my mac (it was free)
There is your problem Dell sucks. They use super cheap components. My parent's never listen to me and bought a dell. They have constant problems with it. My HP is much better and faster than (when I bought it) the mid level macs for less than half the price. I won't pay crazy money for a computer that will be obsolete in 3 years.
Thats the thing, they mac makes so user friendly and easily update-able that they dont really go obsolete. Again this is all my opinion as someone who was die hard PC and refused to even buy an iPod because i thought they were evil. After some experience with apple products i wont be going back. this is a tough one to argue because most everyone who cares is die hard one way or another. too each there own.
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